Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding with widespread innundation expands further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road. The water level reaches the top of the bridge with erosion likely to the road on either side of the bridge. Portions of Hamby Lane and Alcovy Trestle Road will be under two feet of water. The bridge and roads will be closed by local officials.
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The intersection of Hamby Lane and Alcovy Trestle Road begins to flood. This may cause local officials to close it.
18 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The intersection of Hamby Lane and Alcovy Trestle Road begins to flood. This may cause local officials to close it.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road. The water level is near the bottom of the bridge. This may cause local officials to close it due to possible erosion around the supports.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and expands further into the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road.
12 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1976 | 14.79 ft | 6,530 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 14.4 ft | 7,620 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 13.9 ft | 6,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Alcovy River above Covington?
The Alcovy River above Covington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02208450) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Alcovy River above Covington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Alcovy River above Covington is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Alcovy River rises?
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Where is the Alcovy River above Covington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6394°N, 83.7784°W. USGS site number: 02208450. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.